Atlanta, Georgia vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 28.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $46,366 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Atlanta, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher